Note: Names and phone numbers of past and/or present families can be given upon request, so that you may call for references.
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5/12/2002
To Whom It May Concern,
It is my understanding that Jamie Watson is intending to open a day-care in her home. I have had the pleasure of having Jamie care for my children for nine years. I am the mother of five children and a business owner.
Our business day is ten to fourteen hours long, depending on the time of year. Jamie had full responsibility for the children from early in the morning to late at night. She fed, cared, bathed and took them to appointments. She had sole responsibility for them and used her time for structured pre-school activities.
On many occasions she was responsible for the children overnight and for periods as long as a week, while we were on business trips and vacations.
Jamie started working with us when our middle child was an infant. Our oldest children are now teen-agers and Jamie is their favorite nanny. She is an invaluable part of our family, and made being a working parent much easier.
If Jamie is successful in her quest to open a day-care, the families that use her facility will be very lucky.
Kay Pine
Vice President
Blue Skies Skydiving Adventures, Inc.
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6/14/2005
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing this letter in recommendation of Building Blocks Home daycare. My son has attended Building Blocks since October of 2003. Before attending Building Blocks, my son Bryce attended a large chain daycare. After one month of days filled with crying (by both of us!), I realized that I needed to find a daycare where my son was treated like family. I found that with Jamie and Eric Watson. From the moment that I walked into their daycare, I felt a sort of comfort that I had never felt at a daycare before.
I have worked in daycares since 1996, and I am currently an elementary school teacher. I have worked in many different daycares and can honestly say that I would send my son to Building Blocks before any other place. Building Blocks has a perfect balance of play based learning and academic learning. Bryce has learned so many things (shapes, numbers, letters, spelling, and especially manners!) and none of it feels forced. Building Blocks follows a great curriculum by Mother Goose Time and they supplement this curriculum with tons of enriching activities. Bryce enjoys going to school and loves his teachers.
There have been times where my son has had a hard time following directions or playing well with others. Jamie and Eric both handle this in a very professional manner and work with me to help Bryce get back on track. I know that Jamie and Eric are genuinely interested in doing what is best for Bryce and all of the other children.
I have recommended Building Blocks to friends and family members looking for daycare because I know that they will be happy with the care that Jamie and Eric provide. The small numbers enable them to offer lots of one on one attention and love. I trust Jamie and Eric and know that they will continue to provide excellent care for many children for many years.
Sincerely,
Laura Loch
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10/31/2005
Dear Jamie and Eric,
We are putting in our two weeks notice for Kirra Love. Her Last day will be November 11th. She will miss you all a lot. It has truly been a pleasure having her in your care. She has grown so much with her communication, social, and educational skills and we have you all to thank for that. She has blossomed as an individual and surprises us each day with what she has learned. She has also made great friendships along the way. Thank you for opening your home and hearts to our daughter and our family. We have been blessed to find a wonderful, safe, and nurturing environment and family. We wish you the best with your new addition both for the home and family. We will be sure to keep in touch and visit. Take care and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Rob and Cheryl Williams
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1/20/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
I want to express my sincere appreciation for what a wonderful job you do taking care of Justin and Lauren. I toured numerous daycare centers prior to yours, and I was so pleased to find you, even though I was hesitant to leave Justin with anyone! Over the past almost 4 years, I have thanked my lucky stars every day that we found you, and you have truly become a part of our family. Most of the other families who have joined over the years have stayed long-term, and the kids feel like they have a big extended family they spend their days with. Thank you for creating such a warm, friendly, and fun atmosphere for the kids.
I recently toured some preschools for Justin and was pleasantly surprised that your curriculum and structure was better than most of the preschools. The extra attention you give to the kids in circle time and through your art programs have given Justin a great head start on the skills he will use in kindergarten. Justin is very excited to bring home all the projects and especially proud of the learning work books. He has a tremendous sense of pride when he completes one. Thanks to your interest and dedication, Justin can write his own name and he is only 41/2 years old.
Having responsibility for children, who do not always “use their manners” (to put it nicely) takes enormous energy and patience, and you hold yourselves to such high standards of behavior with the kids - and it shows. They know right from wrong, and have a deep sense of showing kindness and respect for others and appreciating each others individuality. This only comes from constant consciousness of one’s own reaction to difficult situations and maintaining the self discipline to model the behavior that we would like to see in our children...we know they learn best from actions rather than words. Our entire family has learned and benefited from this invaluable attribute that is not appreciated enough in many schools and even families.
It is truly a blessing to be able to leave my children in your care, knowing they are enjoying there time and well taken care of. Thank you for making such an incredible effort everyday!
With warm regards,
Teresa Brandt, PhD.
Vice President
Organic Nutrition, Inc.
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7/23/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
Thanks so much for taking time out of your weekend to meet with us. We adore your facility. It’s beyond beautiful, and it’s obvious how much pride you have for your business, home, and family. You greatly put our minds at ease with which is without a doubt the most important decision of our lives. We feel very confident that Sutton will be surrounded with love and security in your care. We look forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks,
Marny, Paul, and Sutton Bassett
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8/3/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
This letter is to officially confirm that Charlie’s last day at Building Blocks Daycare will be Friday, September 1, 2006. We have been so pleased with his care and education from you for the last four years, but it’s time to get him prepared for kindergarten by letting him learn how to interact within a larger group of kids. Once again, we have been very happy with his care and the program you offer and are thrilled to still have two kids at your daycare. I know he will miss you, but will still get to say “hi” every day!
Very sincerely,
Christy Geiling
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8/28/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
As you know we are nearing the time when Justin will begin to attend preschool. His first day of class will be on September 11, 2006. We wanted to let you know his last day at Building Blocks Home Day Care will be Friday September 8, 2006. Words can’t describe how good we feel about the care you have provided him over the past four years. We are grateful for the love and caring you put forward every day for the kids. Not only did he take his first steps in your home, he learned so many things from you both I could not describe them all. The friendships he made with all the kids will stay with him forever; it truly was like an extended family for him. Although he will get to see you everyday when we pick up Lauren I know he is going to miss you guys. The impact you made on him will stay with him for a lifetime.
With warm regards,
Justin’s mom and Dad
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11/21/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
We are very happy to have you guys as Vishals daycare providers. Vishal loves you guys so much and he looks forward to seeing you every morning. We would like to thank you for everything that you do and wish you a very happy thanksgiving.
Sateesh & Aparna
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11/24/2006
Dear Jamie and Eric,
With Thanksgiving coming up, I figured I would take a minute to thank the people who have really been there for me and helped me out. This is the reason that I wanted to thank you guys. I know that I have said it before, but I really want both of you to know that if I could choose any school for Bryce to be at, it would be yours. When I walked into your house for the first time, I immediately felt welcomed and at home. I knew it was a place that I could feel good about leaving Bryce at. I trusted that you guys would do your best with him and that you always had the kids’ best interests in mind.
It has been hard for Bryce to go from such a close knit atmosphere with kids that he grew up with and teachers with whom he had such a close relationship with, to a class with 24 kids and only two teachers. He is having to get used to kids that don’t always want to play with him and teachers that don’t “get him” quite yet. But you gave him such great problem solving techniques to use and he tries to use his words with his friends every day. His teacher has even commented on how smart he is, which I credit to the great things that both of you do at Building Blocks Home Daycare. Most of the things that you taught him when he was two to three years of age, he is learning again. It makes him so proud that he already knows his shapes, letters, and letter sounds. You should see how well he can write his name now.
I hope that you realize what a great impact you are having on the kids that you work with. I hope this letter finds you guys doing well. You deserve to be thanked every day.
Sincerely,
Laura Loch
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12/20/2006
Jamie and Eric,
Merry Christmas! We can’t thank you enough for giving Mathew so much love, care and patience. You have taught him so much. He comes home happy from daycare and shares with us what he learned during his day. You were both given such a gift to teach and guide children as they discover life. His smile and laughter is worth so much. Thank you for bringing that out in him daily.
Love and blessings,
Susanne, Scott and Mathew
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10/05/2007
Dear, Watson Family
I want to thank you for a wonderful two years! Having Kayla with you helped her so much. She learned to speak English and made many friends. You both were such a very important part of her life. Especially the times Carlos was away at war, you helped me raise her in a loving and caring way. She loves you and Julian and London dearly. These two years will be unforgettable to her, as for me as well. Thank you for everything you do!
Sincerly,
Jennifer, Carlos, and Kayla Mora
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12/18/2007
Dear Jaime and Eric,
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for everything you have done for my family. There is nothing more precious in this world than one's own child, and to put trust in another to watch over our daughter Bailey was a very big deal for my family. I believe that our decision to have you care for Bailey was one of the major milestones in her life. Yes, college, marriage, etc are big deals also, however, your child becomes who they are from a very young age and when they are surrounded by love, discipline, and mental stimulation at young ages, they grow up to be more confident and stable. You truly have created that environment and more for Bailey and all the other children in your daycare.
I knew the minute I walked into your home that it was the perfect place for Bailey, and mind you, I had previously visited around 18-22 different day cares before coming to see you and was at the point where my husband or myself were going to have to quit one of our jobs to stay home with Bailey because we didn't feel right about the others centers. You guys create an environment for the children that is fun, and nurturing. I could not believe how easy the transition was for our family. Bailey adapted right away. To think that I almost deprived her of going to day care is crazy. When Bailey first started she was behind in learning. Now, she is speaking whole sentences, listening better than ever, given up the "binky", and seems much better adjusted in her life. Almost as if there was a void in her life before you came along. She has developed socially and thrives on playing with all her friends at Daycare. It still seems so foreign to me that when I come to pick her up, she would almost rather stay and play then come home because all her friends are there. This is such a big difference from her clinging to me with great separation anxiety before I brought her to you.
You guys are our angels and we will forever remember what you have done for us and will always be thankful. You so have a place in all of our hearts!! Thank you for all your hard work!!
Sincerely,
Andy, Kristen, and Bailey Moffat
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1/23/2008
To whom it may concern,
Faced with the task of finding a quality daycare for our son (16 months at the time) that would leave us feeling confident he was in a safe, nurturing environment we began to feel that we were looking for something that didn't exist. Then we found Building Blocks Home Daycare.
Their facility is incredibly clean, the food is healthy and nutritious, the activities are educational and fun, they have a massive backyard so the kids get plenty of exercise, and they communicate constantly with parents so you always know the progress of your child. Our son's verbal, physical and social development has exploded while in their care over the last eight months. They have shown tremendous patience with us while making the transition and have partnered with us in the raising of our son. Jaime and Eric may have started as strangers, but we now consider them family.
If you are lucky enough to find a space available at Building Blocks, don't pass it up.
Amy and Graham Jordan
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9/25/2008
Dear Jamie and Eric,
We wanted to thank you for taking such great care of our Zoe! She could have not been in a better place. We feel really lucky to have had such a great daycare experience. We will miss her being there... Zoe will miss being there. Thank you again for everything and keep up the excellant work!
Sincerly,
Lisa, Josh, & Zoe
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11/17/2008
...Hey Jamie and Eric!
I loved getting the last few pictures of Zoe. Thank you for sending them. I almost cried just seeing the pictures....I miss Zoe being there. We miss being there. Zoe is doing ok. I still do not think she has quite adjusted to being here, not to mention her daycare is not the best. (of course, nothing will be as great as your daycare). I am actually about to move her. Anyway...thank you guys again for everything you did!!! Lisa
Sincerly,
Lisa, Josh, & Zoe
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5/02/2010
Jamie and Eric,
Thank you so much for helping me yesterday with my car! You both continue to be awesome and we totally appreciate everything you do for the girls!
